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Rio N. Araja

Quezon Rep. David Suarez on Sunday said he may propose to pass a supplemental budget to address the P9-billion deficit in the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) brought about by the budget cut of P13 billion made by Senator Imee Marcos in the pr...

President’s message: This Holy Week, spread kindness, selflessness

March 25, 2024

Vince Lopez

President Marcos on Sunday urged Filipino Catholics to reflect during the Holy Week, and “not to forget the essence of the occasion by “spreading kindness and selflessness, especially to the less fortunate.” “In this solemn occasion, let us not only se...

Perez says Bolick just as deserving for PBA All-Star Game MVP award

March 25, 2024

Delfin Dioquino

CJ Perez says Robert Bolick deserves the MVP award just as much as the two talented guards take turns in helping Team Mark salvage a thrilling tie with Team Japeth in the PBA All-Star Game

Govt eyes ₱100B from CBK hydro plant sale to fill deficit

March 25, 2024

Lenie Lectura

THE Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (PSALM) could raise as much as P100 billion from the privatization of the Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan (CBK) hydroelectric power plant complex, according to the chairman of the state firm.

Peza touts PHL’s gains from FTA with EU

March 25, 2024

Andrea E. San Juan

A FREE trade deal with the 27-member bloc European Union (EU) will be “instrumental” in Philippine locators’ goal of making the country the “ideal base” for offshore operations by EU firms, according to the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza)....

SPREADING JOY AND AWARENESS

March 25, 2024

Happy Walk continues to be a symbol of joy, awareness and inclusivity for individuals with Down Syndrome and their families.

Semana Santa travel tips: Book with DOT-accredited hotels, be at Naia early

March 25, 2024

Ma. Stella F. Arnaldo

TRAVELERS this Semana Santa (Holy Week) are advised to book only with government-accredited tourism enterprises, while those holidaying abroad are encouraged to pay their travel tax online.

PHL to ICJ: Polluting states accountable for climate woes

March 25, 2024

Malou Talosig-Bartolome

THE Philippines, one of the world’s most vulnerable countries from climate change risks, has asked the United Nations’ principal judicial organ to make polluting countries accountable for climate change.

Abalos probes police camp handover near Masungi

March 25, 2024

John Eiron R. Francisco

DEPARTMENT of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos on Sunday checked out the irregular “turnover” of a police camp to private individuals within the Upper Marikina River Basin Protected Landscape, near the Masungi re...

China to PHL: Be ready for all potential consequences

March 25, 2024

Malou Talosig-Bartolome

CHINA scoffed at the Philippine government for sending another rotation and resupply mission (RORE) to Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, which it described as “irregular,” coming only 18 days after its last RORE mission.

House eyes supplemental budget for ₱9-B gap in 4Ps

March 25, 2024

Jovee Marie N. de la Cruz

A LEADER of the House of Representatives on Sunday announced his intention to propose a supplemental budget to tackle the P9-billion deficit in the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), resulting from what he claimed was Senator Imee Marcos’ redu...

Buoyed by poll showing rising support, Speaker vows to push Cha-cha

March 25, 2024

Jovee Marie N. de la Cruz

THE leadership of the House of Representatives on Sunday vowed to make the push for amending the Constitution’s restrictive economic provisions succeed, saying recent survey results indicate widespread support for Charter change (Cha-cha) among F...

‘AsPac economies must invest in data systems’

March 25, 2024

Cai U. Ordinario

ECONOMIES in Asia and the Pacific region must invest in improved data systems to better manage the next pandemic and save lives, according to the Asian Development Bank.

PALASPAS: EMBODYING CHRIST’S ARRIVAL AND DEVOTION AS HOLY WEEK COMMENCES

March 25, 2024

The faithful observe the Palaspas ritual at Our Lady of Light Parish in Cainta, Rizal, Saint Anthony of Padua Parish Church in San Andres, Manila, and Baclaran Church during Palm Sunday Mass, as priests bless the symbolic palms.

‘Sachet economy provides resilience to sari-sari stores’

March 25, 2024

Rizal Raoul Reyes

ALTHOUGH it wreaks havoc on the Philippine environment, the country’s sachet economy is one major factor that provides resilience to the sari-sari (variety) stores.

UPS grows investments in APAC with PHL hub

March 25, 2024

Lorenz S. Marasigan

LOGISTICS firm United Parcel Service Inc. (NYSE: UPS) announced last March 21 its investment commitments in Asia Pacific at more than $250 million since last year include its expansion of operations at the Clark International Airport (CRK).

DepEd voucher funds spent on ‘non-poor’ beneficiaries

March 25, 2024

Butch Fernandez

SENATOR Sherwin T. Gatchalian bared an over P7-billion Senior High School (SHS) voucher program funds spent on non-poor beneficiaries.

DOE, Meralco vow support to motorists in Holy Week

March 25, 2024

Lenie Lectura

TO ease the negative impact of rising fuel prices worldwide, the Department of Energy (DOE) told oil firms to mobilize assistance along national highways, major roads, tollways and areas leading to pilgrimage sites as motorists embark on Holy Week ret...

BOC raid bags ₱7B worth of fake underwear, goods

March 25, 2024

Reine Juvierre S. Alberto

THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) said on Sunday that it has discovered over P7 billion worth of fake goods in simultaneous raids in Caloocan City and Bocaue, Bulacan.

Marcos: ‘Outward action’ important to strong faith

March 25, 2024

Samuel P. Medenilla

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on Filipinos faithful to have a meaningful Holy Week by doing acts of charity.

DMW: No Filipino hurt in Moscow terror attack

March 25, 2024

Samuel P. Medenilla

THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said no Filipino was hurt in the recent terrorist attack in Moscow, which killed 133 people last week.

Sen. Bong Go joins groundbreaking of new SHC in Iloilo

March 25, 2024

SENATOR Christopher “Bong” Go personally attended the groundbreaking of a new Super Health Center in Barangay Pasig, Lambunao, Iloilo, on Friday, March 22. This part of the collaborative efforts of Go, fellow lawmakers, the Department of Health (DOH) ...

Solon eyes probe on Chinese recruits in PHL Coast Guard

March 25, 2024

Jovee Marie N. de la Cruz

A lawmaker on Sunday called for an investigation to uncover and hold accountable the individuals dubbed as “Makabagong Makapili” responsible for recruiting and facilitating the admission of 36 Chinese into the Philippine Coast Guard’s Auxiliary Corps....

Medical staff told to prep vs accidents on Holy Week

March 25, 2024

Claudeth Mocon-Ciriaco

THE Department of Health (DOH) announced over the weekend that it has raised a Code White Alert for the Holy Week, ensuring that medical personnel and staff will be on standby to accept and treat patients at hospitals nationwide.

SRA tweaks rules for sugar purchase program

March 25, 2024

The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) announced amendments to the guidelines for the implementation of an order that allowed traders to purchase a limited volume of raw sugar produced in the Philippines at a premium.

Inefficiencies stunt growth of local corn sector–Villar

March 25, 2024

Butch Fernandez

Inefficiencies in supply and market chains as well as inadequacies in policies and governance continue to limit corn productivity, according to Senator Cynthia A. Villar.

DA told to invest in research on climate-resilient crop varieties

March 25, 2024

The Department of Agriculture (DA) must focus on the development of climate-resilient varieties of major crops to mitigate the impact of weather phenomena like El Niño, according to a lawmaker.

FAO, Google develop app easing people’s ability to monitor and protect forests

March 25, 2024

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Google launched a mobile application that allows indigenous people and farmers to collect information on their area of forest or agricultural plots.

Collection efficiency first, before new taxes–Recto

March 25, 2024

Reine Juvierre S. Alberto

ASSERTING the Department of Finance’s (DOF) plan to not push for new taxes this year, the government’s top official in formulating sound fiscal policies said revenue collection efficiency must be prioritized.

Bitcoin ‘halving’ spurs exodus of about 6,000 old US mining computers abroad

March 25, 2024

Bloomberg News

ABOUT 6,000 older Bitcoin mining machines in the US will soon be idled and sent to a warehouse in Colorado Springs where they’ll be refreshed and resold to buyers overseas looking to profit from mining in lower-cost environs.

CTA junks tax evasion cases filed vs Napoles

March 25, 2024

Joel R. San Juan

THE Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has dismissed the P44.71-million tax evasion cases filed against alleged pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim-Napoles.

Malayan Insurance partners with Dutch insurer Atradius

March 25, 2024

VG Cabuag

NON-life insurance firm Malayan Insurance Co. Inc. has partnered with Dutch firm Atradius Credito y Caucion S.A. de Seguros y Reaseguros, a trade credit insurer, which the company said will significantly benefit thousands of local and international co...

PDIC hosts public e-bidding for subdivision lots, assets

March 25, 2024

GMA News Online / Lifestyle

THE Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. (PDIC) announced recently it is set to host an “as-is, where-is” electronic public bidding (e-bidding) featuring 104 real properties and other assets on its e-bidding portal (https://assetsforsale.pdic.gov.ph) st...

Paris crowns champion waiters in one-of-a-kind ‘café race”

March 25, 2024

Entertainment

Visitors to central Paris were treated Sunday to the sight of hundreds of aproned waiters surging through the medieval streets, in a one-of-a-kind race designed to show off the profession months ahead of the Olympic Games.

‘Special championship’: Terrence Hill lifts Fil-Am Nation to first NBTC title

March 24, 2024

GMA News Online / Lifestyle

Rob Andrew Dongiapon

As Terrence Hill impressed in the NBTC championship, the spitfire Fil-Am scorer looks poised to continue his stellar play at Utah State University in the US NCAA Division 1

Kate, Princess of Wales ‘enormously touched” by support after cancer announcement

March 24, 2024

Entertainment

Kate, Britain's Princess of Wales, and her husband Prince William have been "enormously touched" by the messages of support received since she announced her cancer diagnosis, a Kensington Palace spokesperson said late Saturday.

Shot to remember: Bolick completes 5-point play as Bacolod All-Star Game ends in draw

March 24, 2024